Pros
I worked for Renewal By Andersen for the past six years and watched it grow in Cincinnati from nine Design Consultants all the way up to 40. The product I was selling could really sell itself. The training over the years was incredible. Support from the team and upper management created a great work environment. David Moore, who calls himself the Chief Appreciation Officer is one of the most generous people you’ll ever come across. Working for Renewal By Andersen was life-changing for me and my family. There is no cap on your commission and the income I was able to earn was far more than I ever could’ve imagined earning. The compensation plan as well as the 401(k) matching program, along with other benefits such as an exotic trip for top performers, shows the level of commitment the company has to its employees. Working for the company allowed me to achieve many lifelong dreams such as learning to fly and providing a lifestyle for my family that we would never have had. The only reason I left the company was because we had a desire to move to Florida. I end up taking the same exact job for Renewal By Andersen in Fort Myers Florida.
Cons
I’ve seen Design Consultants come and go throughout the years who could not handle the schedule or changes in the environment. You should be prepared to work 3 to 4 nights a week along with a commitment to work a number of Saturday and Sundays. I know that sounds tough but when you see the paycheck, it makes it a lot easier. With that being said this is a 100% commission job. You do get paid through training, after that, it’s all up to you. Feast or famine, nobody determines your worth except you. You may go a week without making a sale. This can be challenging for a Design Consultant who wonders when their next sales is going to be. As a design consult, you must be prepared for the highs and lows. This is a cyclical business. Sometimes there will be periods of sale after sale after sale and sometimes you may find yourself in a dry run. That’s OK. In the long run, you will make a ton of money if you follow the program and do what you’re supposed to do.